“GSX Reunion” at the 2009 BPG Event

[Duane]

OK guys,
One of the things we have been working on are ways to make the BPG Nationals special for each year. The idea is if we offer something unique we can change them from being a regular Buick race/show event into a "must attend" event that people will want to both see and be a part of.

With this in mind we joined forces with Mark Macoubrie of the GSX Registry and created an event within an event. I will post both a Word file, and the text for the file below for those that cannot open it.

I hope you will be as excited as we are about this, and come to our event and join in the fun. Thank you.
Duane





WANTED


DEAD OR ALIVE


We want your X’s………not your ex-wives or girlfriends but your GSX’s.

The BPG, in conjunction with the GSX Registry, is planning a GSX reunion. This one time event will be held on Saturday August 1st during the 2009 BPG Nationals at National Trails Raceway outside of Columbus Ohio. Our goal is to have 50 plus real GSX’s on display. This would be the largest gathering of GSX’s since they were first built, and may generate national coverage.

This will be a non-judged event and we are looking for everything from a Concours show car to something that looks like it just got pulled out of a barn. Regardless of the condition of your GSX, if it’s got 4 wheels and is a real GSX then we want it on display. Bring your GSX and celebrate one of the most powerful and stylish muscle cars to ever drive down the streets of hometown America.

We will be handing out a commemorative license plate to each and every owner that has a vehicle in this special event. These plates will be similar to the ones given out at shows like the “Concours de Elegance” and can either be put on the cars, or would be suitable for framing. These plates will not be sold, and will ONLY be available to those that bring a car to the event. (Trust me you are going to want one.)

All GSX’s in attendance for the reunion will be displayed in a special place of honor on both sides of the entrance road just outside of the Car Show area. For those that also want their cars judged we will have two options, they can enter them in the Concours Class (400 point judging), or they can be entered in the Street/Driven Class (100 point judging). Both of these classes will also be positioned outside of the show area, so all the cars will be displayed together.

This type of event may never come again, so come on out, bring your car, and enjoy the party. The following people have confirmed they are attending, and more will be added to the list as we hear from them;

Troy Acton, 1970 Saturn Yellow 455 4-speed
Engie Bauza, 1970 Apollo White Stage 2 equipped 4-speed
Brad Conley, 1970 Pearl White GSX Prototype
Brad Conley, 1971 Black Stage 1 automatic
Jeff Fortner, 1971 Platinum Mist 455 automatic
Richard Garland, 1971 Cortez Gold 350 automatic
Larry Gibson, 1970 Saturn Yellow 455 automatic
Duane Heckman, 1971 Stratomist Blue Stage 1 automatic
Bill Lagna, 1970 Saturn Yellow Stage 1 4-speed
Mark Macoubrie, 1970 Saturn Yellow 455 automatic
Bill Sales, 1970 Apollo White Stage 1 automatic

To get in on the fun contact Duane Heckman @ 610-544-6776 after 7:30 PM EST and get your name added to the list. The only cost associated with the reunion will be the entrance fee to the BPG Event. GSX owners will not be required to be BPG members but will have full access to enjoy all the other awesome activities at the show, race event, swap meet and clinics. More information will follow as the event approaches. See everyone at the track.

Duane Heckman & Mark Macoubrie

[gsxnut]

As Duane and I have talked about I am super stoked about this event. I have only dreamed about getting as many GSX together in one spot as possible and having the GSX show up at another All Buick event makes it that much sweeter for all the owners. This will be coming out in the GSX Registry update at the beginning of the year and I hope to talk to everyone in the registry about coming.

If you own a GSX, this will be the one event that you will want to have your car at and the one event that we really want you to be at with your car. You have almost a year to so start planning now.

If there is one car I am passionate about, this is the car and this will be "THE EVENT" for every GSX owner.

Mark Macoubrie

[dl7265]

I am sad to say member 1988 will not be there . What is the connection of the BPG that all events are always in Ohio ? Perhaps there would be a better turnout if it was in the middle like say Dallas:laugh: . I could even live with Arrowhead Stadium. Mark twist someones arm will ya,

location not withstanding, sounds like an awesome time and idea.

DL

[Duane]

DL,
You have almost a whole year to decide, plus maybe you and James could caravan.:laugh:
Duane

[gsxnut]

Try to keep it open and start saving now? I was really hoping for a Texas Convoy to join. There are a few of you down there to make the trip. Looks like a 16 hours from Dallas. At least its not Oregon.

What would be cooler than parking your car next to another Cortez Gold GSX that is going to be there?

Mark

[dl7265]

DL,
You have almost a whole year to decide, plus maybe you and James could caravan.:laugh:
Duane


yeah right. I tried following his trailer to BG, ask him what happened...:3gears:

DL

[dl7265]

Try to keep it open and start saving now? I was really hoping for a Texas Convoy to join. There are a few of you down there to make the trip. Looks like a 16 hours from Dallas. At least its not Oregon.

What would be cooler than parking your car next to another Cortez Gold GSX that is going to be there?

Mark

That means I would double the mileage on my car :shock: . We'll see maybe I can call 1 -800 -rent- a- trailer or something. :idea2:


DL

[gsxnut]

See thats the problem. People actually Want to vacation in Oregon. Ohio Meh

DL

You will see something in Ohio that you will never see in Oregon...

A whole lot of GSX :3gears:

Mark

[CUSTOMD1]

Mark,i Should Have My 72 Gsx Done Before Then,so Count Me In.
Ohio Is Not That Far.
Allso DarrEl Arment Is A Old Friend Of Mine,he Is A Free Lance Photo/journalist For All The Majore Car Mags And Hes Right Here In St.louis.
Ill Forward This Info To Him,and Your Contact Info Its Alright If Not You Can Contact Him Directly Threw His Web Site. If He Hasnt Already Comitted To Another Show Im Sure He Would Cover It.
Hope To See You There.
Customd
Don Nolen

[CUSTOMD1]

I Copyed The Add You Have Posted And Forwarded It To Him.
It Has Your Contact Info In The Post.
Would Be Neat To Have Some Ink And Photos Of All The Gsx Cars.
Don

[Duane]

Don,
We appreciate your spreading the word and seeing your car at the event.
Duane

[buickgsman]

For professional enclosed shipping to and from this event from anywhere on the East Coast, contact Northeast Cargo Carriers. Brian is the owner and he does a great job every time. Call 860-463-0127.

[gsxnut]

Mark,i Should Have My 72 Gsx Done Before Then,so Count Me In.
Ohio Is Not That Far.
Allso DarrEl Arment Is A Old Friend Of Mine,he Is A Free Lance Photo/journalist For All The Majore Car Mags And Hes Right Here In St.louis.
Ill Forward This Info To Him,and Your Contact Info Its Alright If Not You Can Contact Him Directly Threw His Web Site. If He Hasnt Already Comitted To Another Show Im Sure He Would Cover It.
Hope To See You There.
Customd
Don Nolen

Don,

It would be AWESOME to get a 1972 GSX to the show and your color combo is so unique it will be cool to see. I am sorry I have not made it over to St Louis to check out the car. I have been working tons of OT this summer. It would also be very cool to have Darrel at the show and to get national coverage of the event.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Mark

[Mike Sobotka]

Duane and Mark,
This is really an awesome idea and I will be sure to attend, so put me down for it. Mark pm me and I will fill you in on details. Thanks Mike:TU: :TU:

[Racerx88]

Good idea guys, but it's not a new idea. I tried to hold a "20 Year GSX Reunion" down here at the Texas Motorplex back in 1990 in conjunction with the Lone Star Chapter GSCA annual event. I think we had 4 X's show up, including mine. I just hope yours has much better attendance! :TU:

[GSX-PKV]

We'll try to bring our GSX, even though, after that awful GS Nationals experience at Nationals at National Trails Raceway, I swore I'd never, ever go there again. Paul

[1970gsx]

Sounds like a great idea! I should be there.

[gsxnut]

Good idea guys, but it's not a new idea. I tried to hold a "20 Year GSX Reunion" down here at the Texas Motorplex back in 1990 in conjunction with the Lone Star Chapter GSCA annual event. I think we had 4 X's show up, including mine. I just hope yours has much better attendance! :TU:


Dean,

I think one advantage we have that you were missing is the popularity of the intranet and the v8buick board. I have also been able to grow the GSX registy to over 200 owners in the last 10 years by carring on the concept you orginally started in the 80s. Both of these styles of media will really help get the word out.

It is going to be AWESOME ! ! !

Mark

[gsxnut]

We'll try to bring our GSX, even though, after that awful GS Nationals experience at Nationals at National Trails Raceway, I swore I'd never, ever go there again. Paul

Paul,

I know how passionate you are about these cars. I sure hope you can overcome the obstacles that presented themselves last time and make it to the event. You have a gorgous car (coming from a GSX junkie) and it would be great to have both you and the car at the event.

Mark

[gsxnut]

Sounds like a great idea! I should be there.

Gregg,

It will be great to have you and your car attend. As far as I know, I have never seen your car and would be excited get the opportunity to see it. Please contact Duane so we can get you added to the list.

Mark

[Marco]

Sounds like a great idea! I should be there.

Gregg, We usually caravan on Thursday morning from our area.

* * * * * *
This will be GREAT.

While I don't own an 'X', I'll do my 'advertising' part

http://www.stage1registry.com/

Thank you to all the owners who are willing to participate in this special event :beer

[#7]

There's 5 more in my area (that i know of) that I'm going to get this info to. Hopefully all will attend.
Thanks for putting this together! Bill.

[Bob Lorenz Jr.]

Duane,

If Brad is bringing the 70 Prototype, can I bring the 80 Prototype?:Brow::3gears:
Bob

[greatscat]

OK guys,
One of the things we have been working on are ways to make the BPG Nationals special for each year. The idea is if we offer something unique we can change them from being a regular Buick race/show event into a "must attend" event that people will want to both see and be a part of.

With this in mind we joined forces with Mark Macoubrie of the GSX Registry and created an event within an event. I will post both a Word file, and the text for the file below for those that cannot open it.

I hope you will be as excited as we are about this, and come to our event and join in the fun. Thank you.
Duane





WANTED


DEAD OR ALIVE


We want your X’s………not your ex-wives or girlfriends but your GSX’s.

The BPG, in conjunction with the GSX Registry, is planning a GSX reunion. This one time event will be held on Saturday August 2nd during the 2009 BPG Nationals at National Trails Raceway outside of Columbus Ohio. Our goal is to have 50 plus real GSX’s on display. This would be the largest gathering of GSX’s since they were first built, and may generate national coverage.

This will be a non-judged event and we are looking for everything from a Concours show car to something that looks like it just got pulled out of a barn. Regardless of the condition of your GSX, if it’s got 4 wheels and is a real GSX then we want it on display. Bring your GSX and celebrate one of the most powerful and stylish muscle cars to ever drive down the streets of hometown America.

We will be handing out a commemorative license plate to each and every owner that has a vehicle in this special event. These plates will be similar to the ones given out at shows like the “Concours de Elegance” and can either be put on the cars, or would be suitable for framing. These plates will not be sold, and will ONLY be available to those that bring a car to the event. (Trust me you are going to want one.)

All GSX’s in attendance for the reunion will be displayed in a special place of honor on both sides of the entrance road just outside of the Car Show area. For those that also want their cars judged we will have two options, they can enter them in the Concours Class (400 point judging), or they can be entered in the Street/Driven Class (100 point judging). Both of these classes will also be positioned outside of the show area, so all the cars will be displayed together.

This type of event may never come again, so come on out, bring your car, and enjoy the party. The following people have confirmed they are attending, and more will be added to the list as we hear from them;

Troy Acton, 1970 Saturn Yellow 455 4-speed
Engie Bauza, 1970 Apollo White Stage 2 equipped 4-speed
Brad Conley, 1970 Pearl White GSX Prototype
Brad Conley, 1971 Black Stage 1 automatic
Jeff Fortner, 1971 Platinum Mist 455 automatic
Richard Garland, 1971 Cortez Gold 350 automatic
Larry Gibson, 1970 Saturn Yellow 455 automatic
Duane Heckman, 1971 Stratomist Blue Stage 1 automatic
Bill Lagna, 1970 Saturn Yellow Stage 1 4-speed
Mark Macoubrie, 1970 Saturn Yellow 455 automatic
Bill Sales, 1970 Apollo White Stage 1 automatic

To get in on the fun contact Duane Heckman @ 610-544-6776 after 7:30 PM EST and get your name added to the list. The only cost associated with the reunion will be the entrance fee to the BPG Event. GSX owners will not be required to be BPG members but will have full access to enjoy all the other awesome activities at the show, race event, swap meet and clinics. More information will follow as the event approaches. See everyone at the track.

Duane Heckman & Mark Macoubrie
Duane
We will be there with Sandy's QQ GSX auto non stage car.
Could this be a event worthy of the local press,since we are trying to get more local news regarding our event?
gary

[Racerx88]

Dean, I think one advantage we have that you were missing is the popularity of the intranet and the v8buick board..... Mark

You got that right! All I had back then was snail mail and word of mouth. The internet makes a BIG difference. :Comp:


It is going to be AWESOME ! ! !Mark
:beers2: :beers2: :beers2: :beers2: :beers2: :beers2: :beers2:

:3gears:

[Duane]

Guys,
Everyone that wants to attend needs to please give me a call @ 610-544-6776 after 7:30 PM EST and get your name added to the list.

All we are looking for is the owners name,car information, and a phone number so I can call if needed. This will allow us to build the list and figure out how many plates we need to purchase.
Thanks.
Duane

[CUSTOMD1]

Duane,it Was Neat Talking With You Tonight Sounds Like Your The Man On Info On These Cars.
I Thank You For All The Info You Gave Me.
I Just Posted Some As Found Pictures Of The 72 Gsx In The Members Ride Section,check Them Out When You Get Time.
Ill Be Seting Up A Site For The Restoration On The Car Sometime Next Week,ill Post A Link When Its Up.
Thanks Again
Don
Customds
Xtreme Rides

[Dwane Williams]

Duane;

I will give you a call tonight, I just pushed the deadline at the restoration shop to have my X finished for this event. It's going cost me but I want one of those license plates:Brow:

Dwane Williams
Alberta, Canada
1970 GSX # 488, QQ, Stage 1, 4 Speed, non air, dealer demo car

[Duane]

Dwane,
That's great. I have your spoiler put aside and am waiting for the steering wheel to get finished. We can talk about it tonight.
Duane

[GSXyGal]

What a fantastic idea...We'll be there! Duane, I'll give you a call tomorrow evening. :TU:

[GSXyGal]

Duane, you sure you got the date right? Can you verify please...my calander doesn't show a Saturday August 2nd in 2009. :laugh:

[Duane]

GSXyGal
You are right I was looking at the wrong year, that's what I get for not using my glasses. The correct date would be Saturday August 1, 2009. I am looking forward to your call.
Duane

PS. Maybe someone should check my spelling too.:laugh:

[stage-x]

D U A N E Redneck spell check

[gsxnut]

Duane;

I will give you a call tonight, I just pushed the deadline at the restoration shop to have my X finished for this event. It's going cost me but I want one of those license plates:Brow:

Dwane Williams
Alberta, Canada
1970 GSX # 488, QQ, Stage 1, 4 Speed, non air, dealer demo car

Dwane,

It is awesome that you will make it with your new finished car. I cannot wait to see it done. Hope all goes well with it.

Mark

[gsxnut]

What a fantastic idea...We'll be there! Duane, I'll give you a call tomorrow evening. :TU:


S W E E T ! ! ! I am glad you are adding another GSX to the list or attendees. I may have to bring the defibulator with me.

Mark

[Aerobatix]

I am going to try to make it to this event as well!

The big issue for me will be transporting the X from SW Flroida to the event... almost 1200 miles. Anyone else from Florida going that may have some ideas on sharing transportation for a couple of cars?

Sounds like a fantastic event!!

[Duane]

Rob,
I will put you down as a "maybe" for now, and if you get the logistics worked out let me know and I will change it. Thanks.
Duane

[GSXyGal]

Great talking with you this evening Duane. Now that we got the date straightened out we won't be a day late! :laugh:

We will be pulling an enclosed two car hauler from the OKC area with only the GSX inside, so if there is anyone in this area that needs to share we will have room for one more.

Sounds like a good turn out for a great event. Can't wait to see all the X's together! :TU:


PS: Duane, here is a picture of the 4-sp Stage car I told you about that we pulled out of the weeds a few years back. It went to Rhode Island. I won't mention the buyers name here. :)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c295/imnokla/Forums/4sp.jpg

[1972 Stage 1]

We'll see maybe I can call 1 -800 -rent- a- trailer or something. :idea2:


We will be pulling an enclosed two car hauler from the OKC area with only the GSX inside, so if there is anyone in this area that needs to share we will have room for one more.

Well, if DL won't take you up on that offer maybe I will... :TU:

[GSXyGal]

Well, if DL won't take you up on that offer maybe I will... :TU:

Duane has my contact info or send me a PM as the time gets nearer if you decide you want to work it out. :TU:

[gsxnut]

I am going to try to make it to this event as well!

The big issue for me will be transporting the X from SW Flroida to the event... almost 1200 miles. Anyone else from Florida going that may have some ideas on sharing transportation for a couple of cars?

Sounds like a fantastic event!!

Rob,

This is awesome. I have goosebumps and I haven't even seen a car yet. I can not waite to see your car there. I hope you find a way to make it with the GSX.

Mark

[gsxnut]

Duane has my contact info or send me a PM as the time gets nearer if you decide you want to work it out. :TU:

Jacquie,

:eek2: That is one gracious offer. What an aweome gesture. :TU:

Cool pictures of an unrestored GSX.

Mark

[dl7265]

Duane has my contact info or send me a PM as the time gets nearer if you decide you want to work it out. :TU:


Hey Jacquie! that would be great. Will you guys be at the game Saturday ? I will be driving up. Sc just lost to Oregon St :laugh: , So OU will be #1!


DL

[GSX-PKV]

We now plan on attending because it will be cool to see and take pictures of all those GSX's. I'll contact Duane next week with my car's info.

Paul

[gsxnut]

Paul,

That is truly excellent. It is always a pleasure talking with you and you have one fine car.

Mark

[GSXyGal]

Hey Jacquie! that would be great. Will you guys be at the game Saturday ? I will be driving up. Sc just lost to Oregon St :laugh: , So OU will be #1!


DL

Are you kidding? We live in Norman...OU is Always #1 around here! :TU: We won't be at the game...but we'll be watching!! We have season tickets but have sold them every season for the last 4-5 years. Just getting too lazy to fight the crowd. We usually get together with friends and just hang out and watch on TV. When they shut down O'Connells it took our "reason for being" I guess. :laugh:

Regarding the trailering. We have two 2-car enclosed Featherlite trailers. As I mentioned, we will pull one of them with our (correction, MY :bglasses: ) GSX to the event and will have an empty spot. The other trailer, I'm not sure, but could be available. It's what my husband does...he and his brother haul cars all across the country...mostly high end exotics for dealers but he does a lot of muscle/classic cars as well. It will just depend on what they have going on that week but the the 2nd trailer could be available also.

[Duane]

Just as an update, we now have 27 confirmed cars, and a whole bunch of "possibles". Not a bad number considering we announced this less then 2 weeks ago and still have a bunch of people to contact.
Duane

[GSXyGal]

Duane/Mark,

I posted a "heads up" notice over on the SYC forum. I think there may one or two GSX owners over there as well. :TU:

[71GSX]

Hi Duane,

You sort of caught me off guard with the phone call Sat.. Just wanted to let you know. That I'll see you in Columbus with the GSX.

Zach

[Duane]

That's great Zach,
I remember the first time I ever saw your car, and couldn't get over how beautiful it was. At that point I knew what I wanted, and started tracking the blue 71's until I got one.

Welcome to the party.
Duane

PS. We have 30 confirmed now.

[gsxnut]

Hi Duane,

You sort of caught me off guard with the phone call Sat.. Just wanted to let you know. That I'll see you in Columbus with the GSX.

Zach

Zach,

I am super excited to see you will bringing your car. I don't think I have ever seen a blue GSX in person. I really like the look from the photos I have seen. I can't wait to see if for real ! ! ! !

Mark

[Duane]

We have 36 confirmed now.
Duane

[Duane]

Make that 41.

[TexasT]

Good idea guys, but it's not a new idea. I tried to hold a "20 Year GSX Reunion" down here at the Texas Motorplex back in 1990 in conjunction with the Lone Star Chapter GSCA annual event. I think we had 4 X's show up, including mine. I just hope yours has much better attendance! :TU:

And I was there. But according to the dash plaque I think it was further south than the MotorPlex
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/texastandgransport/20threunionplaque.jpg

But I didn't and don't have an X

[Racerx88]

And I was there. But according to the dash plaque I think it was further south than the MotorPlex
But I didn't and don't have an X

OMG Rich, you're right! :Dou:

I guess I'm getting a little short on memory these days! :idea2:

[Duane]

Cool looking dash plaque.
Duane

[TexasT]

Well, it has been a few years.

[Duane]

As of last night the number is now 45 confirmed, including two 72 cars.
Duane

[racenu]

ok, count me in but prob is, I don't have proof mine 71's real. Mark Reeves says it is but i got no paper. Can I still come? Gord

[Duane]

Gord,
Either call me at night, or PM me your phone number and vin/ID plate info. I can go over everything with you on the phone and we will go from there.

If the car info checks out, and the parts are correct, not replacements, then a 71 car cannot be dis-proved and I see no reason why you could not attend.
Duane

[racenu]

ok cool.

[Duane]

Gord,
I got your car info from another source, and everything is good, so we would be honored to have you at the party.
Duane

[racenu]

even cooler...

[racenu]

Duane, I must add that we are so looking forward to participating in this event and happy we are able to attend. It'll be nice to finally meet some of the people on the board that have helped me with all things buick. Gord

[Duane]

Well Gord, with you coming on board we now have 47 confirmed. Thanks for coming to the party.
Duane

['71 GSX]

I hope can go. It's a long trip for me but it would be worth it. I have never seen another real GSX at any local show or cruise I have been to besides the GS Nationals. Any chance of someone making a good quality DVD of the reunion with car profiles, interviews, history, ect???

[Duane]

'71 GSX,
I sent you a PM, and the number currently stands at 49 confirmed cars.
Duane

['71 GSX]

Hey Duane,
I sent you a PM and an email with info and pics attached. I also left you a voice message. I will try again later.

[Duane]

After talking to a couple GSX owners, including "71 GSX" in the above post, we are now at 52 confirmed cars for the event.:laugh:
Duane

['71 GSX]

Glad we had a chance to talk for a while last night Duane. I will try to convince Dad to tag along since he is the original owner of the GSX. I should be able to make it by late Friday night/early Sat. morning depending on my schedule but I will make it on time. I plan on driving it to the event so I will be able to rack up about a year worth of miles on one trip...lol. I will look under the drivers side dash and in the passenger seat springs for those sheets you told me about. Keep us up to date and if I happen to find any info on Vicky Jo and/or the whereabouts of her '71 GSX I will let you know.

[gsxnut]

71 GSX,

Glad to see you will be able to make it. You were on my Radar to call but it looks like you hooked up with Duane first. It will awesome to see your car.

Mark

[Duane]

We are now at 53 confirmed cars.
Duane

[gsxnut]

We are now at 53 confirmed cars.
Duane

I sent a mailer to the GSX registry this week. Hopefully it will generate some more interest.

Mark

[GSX-PKV]

Here's a thought. Maybe be can arrange to all stay at the same hotels. Can you imagine a parking lot full of GSX's? Paul

[Duane]

We now stand at 54.

Paul,
My goal is to have so many GSX's at our party that there is no way they could all stay at the same hotel.:laugh: :laugh:
Duane

[MikeM]

846 made and you're got 54 coming already... That's amazing. It's turning into a "be there or be square" sort of thing.

I would like to see armed guards in the parking lots, or at least 24 hour guards. If the security is good I'll consider hauling mine up too. Al F's old 70GSX455 10-10 4spd, #1 in the GSX registry.

If we're bringing millions of dollars worth of cars there, security arrangements need to be really really good.

[Duane]

Mike,
I believe armed guards will be at the track throughout the night and will also be at the host hotel and associated parking lot. This will be verified and put into place before the event.

We are also discussing having an option for an indoor event in case of rain. We will be talking with the chamber of commerce about this later.

We have people coming from all up and down the east coast, to as far away as Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, Idaho, and as far away as Calgary in Canada. This is going to be something to see.
Duane

[Duane]

We are now at 55 confirmed cars.
Duane

[Duane]

We now stand at 56 cars.
Duane

[GSXyGal]

We now stand at 56 cars.
Duane


WOW Duane, great job! Seems like every day you add at least one more. This is gonna be fun! Keep up the good work! :TU:

[Duane]

Jacquie,
Yep, it's going to be quite a party. I'm getting calls from Mark's mailing now so we should be adding more names to the list.
Duane

[Duane]

Thanks to Mark Macoubrie we are now at 58 confirmed cars.:grin:
Duane

[Duane]

We are now at 59 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[Duane]

It's 60 confirmed now.
Duane

[kevin mcculloug]

Is there going to be an award for "roughest" unrestored GSX ???? If there is , I have an idea who might walk away with that trophy .:laugh: :beer

[Duane]

That could be scary.
Duane

[Duane]

We are now at 61 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[SS-TRUCK]

If mine is finished in time make that 62.

[Mike Trom]

If mine is finished in time make that 62.


It would be great to see you and your car there :TU:

:3gears:

[SS-TRUCK]

Thanks Mike , but gotta get this cancer under control first . We got one of her bills yesterday , over $10,000 that insurance did NOT pay . Oh well they will just have to accept monthly payments .

[Duane]

We are now at 62 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[GSXyGal]

Awesome! Keep workin' it, Duane...Don't give up until you get them ALL!! :TU:

[Duane]

Here ya go Jacquie, thanks to Mark Macoubrie the number now stands at 63.:laugh:
Duane

[MikeM]

I'm glad gas is going back down again. It makes a big difference for long haulers. Lowest I saw today was $2.20.

[GSXyGal]

Good job Duane and Mark...keep counting!

Filled the empty spot in the trailer. Jack's X from Dallas will be my Beast's stable mate for the trip. (All my cars have names...the X is just fondly called "The Beast") :laugh:

[dl7265]

Good job Duane and Mark...keep counting!

Filled the empty spot in the trailer. Jack's X from Dallas will be my Beast's stable mate for the trip. (All my cars have names...the X is just fondly called "The Beast") :laugh:


:(

DL

[GSXyGal]

:(

DL

Don't be sad DL. I didn't forget about you...we have two 2-car enclosed Featherlites...you're covered and we still have room for one more. James? You wanna reserve that spot?? :TU:

[dl7265]

Don't be sad DL. I didn't forget about you...we have two 2-car enclosed Featherlites...you're covered and we still have room for one more. James? You wanna reserve that spot?? :TU:


Sounds good. Did you want us to drive them to Norman ? And load up there ?


DL

[Duane]

DL,
So does this mean you are now a "Yes"?
Duane

[dl7265]

DL,
So does this mean you are now a "Yes"?
Duane


I am waiting to be #100 :laugh: . Actually it's semantics. I will get off work, but our schedual cannot be approved til 3 months prior. I hope thats clear as mud. lol


DL

[GSXyGal]

Sounds good. Did you want us to drive them to Norman ? And load up there ?


DL

Drive them??? You can do that??? :eek2:

LOL - Seriously, if you want to drive up here, that would be fine...would save on the cost of fuel going to Dallas and back, but really that is totally up to you. Is James from the Dallas area? his profile just says North Texas. If so, that would be 3 from Dallas if he jumps in and would work out perfectly. We'll get the details worked out as the time draws nearer. I'm offering to donate the equipment to get the cars to this special event and not looking to make money off it...just split the cost of fuel to get them up there and back. But....Maybe for my generous, big-hearted contribution one of you can buy my beer that I will be needing Saturday night! LOL - Dinner would probably be cheaper! :grin:

[Duane]

DL,
Just let me know when you can and I will update the list.
Duane

[1972 Stage 1]

I will gladly take you up on the generous offer, Jacquie. :TU: What a great trip that will be - two Saturn Yellow GSX's, a Platinum Mist GSX, and Cortez Gold GSX! Yes, I am from the Dallas area as well. I have a 24' enclosed trailer, but if it will cut the costs for all of us then it only makes sense to load up the 2 car enclosed Featherlites and head on up there. Will my 3/4 ton single axle Duramax haul one of those Featherlites with two heavy cars in it? If not, do you guys also have two trucks as well? BTW, The beer won't be a problem. :beer

[MikeM]

I will gladly take you up on the generous offer, Jacquie. :TU: What a great trip that will be - two Saturn Yellow GSX's, a Platinum Mist GSX, and Cortez Gold GSX! Yes, I am from the Dallas area as well. I have a 24' enclosed trailer, but if it will cut the costs for all of us then it only makes sense to load up the 2 car enclosed Featherlites and head on up there. Will my 3/4 ton single axle Duramax haul one of those Featherlites with two heavy cars in it? If not, do you guys also have two trucks as well? BTW, The beer won't be a problem. :beer

Maybe I could meet you in Memphis for the rest of the trip. I'd be hauling my 10-10 70GSX on an open trailer coming out of Jackson, MS. It's always good to be in a caravan to get some help if something goes wrong on a long trip.

[dl7265]

Drive them??? You can do that??? :eek2:

LOL - Seriously, if you want to drive up here, that would be fine...would save on the cost of fuel going to Dallas and back, but really that is totally up to you. Is James from the Dallas area? his profile just says North Texas. If so, that would be 3 from Dallas if he jumps in and would work out perfectly. We'll get the details worked out as the time draws nearer. I'm offering to donate the equipment to get the cars to this special event and not looking to make money off it...just split the cost of fuel to get them up there and back. But....Maybe for my generous, big-hearted contribution one of you can buy my beer that I will be needing Saturday night! LOL - Dinner would probably be cheaper! :grin:


I can drive it but it would double the mileage on my car :eek2: :eek2: . That and 1971 date coded tires make me nervous. This going to be awesome. It's going to be a long 10 month wait..

All the :beers2: you want my friend.


DL

[MikeM]

Well, if you're going through OK rather than straight out of Dallas to Columbus then you probably won't be on I30 going through Memphis. But if you do it's a little shy of the half way point from Dallas.

Nevertheless, if you or anybody else heading to Columbus finds their route through Memphis let me know via PM and maybe we can work out a caravan from there.

[GSXyGal]

I will gladly take you up on the generous offer, Jacquie. :TU: What a great trip that will be - two Saturn Yellow GSX's, a Platinum Mist GSX, and Cortez Gold GSX! Yes, I am from the Dallas area as well. I have a 24' enclosed trailer, but if it will cut the costs for all of us then it only makes sense to load up the 2 car enclosed Featherlites and head on up there. Will my 3/4 ton single axle Duramax haul one of those Featherlites with two heavy cars in it? If not, do you guys also have two trucks as well? BTW, The beer won't be a problem. :beer

Hmmmm, maybe I should repaint mine 10-10 so we would have a better variety! :idea2: :laugh:

Sounds like a plan! I'm not sure about your truck, it may do the job but I'm not sure. The trailers are both 44' aluminum but I don't know what they weigh or what they weigh loaded with GSX's. We do have two trucks, both are 1-ton dually diesels that we use to pull them. We also have a Toter which would be my preference to use to pull one of them. We have it up for sale though so it might not be around by August. It looks like this will need to be a 2-day haul and I worry about the trucks/trailers sitting outside hotels attended...that's why I like the Toter, so we can keep an eye on them. We've got plenty of time to get it all worked out where it works best for all concerned. It should be fun! After seeing that Mike may want to join up with us in Memphis pulling his X on an open trailer, it almost makes me wish they were all going open...wouldn't that be a sight to see going down the road!! (note I said "almost"...my X doesn't get along well with bugs OR water :)

[GSXyGal]

Well, if you're going through OK rather than straight out of Dallas to Columbus then you probably won't be on I30 going through Memphis. But if you do it's a little shy of the half way point from Dallas.

Nevertheless, if you or anybody else heading to Columbus finds their route through Memphis let me know via PM and maybe we can work out a caravan from there.

Mike, that would be great. I guess we will know better as the time draws nearer as to whether it works best to leave through Dallas or OKC. If we do go through Dallas, it would be about an 18-19 hour trip for us and maybe Memphis would be a good overnight stop? Seeing that you are pulling your car open, it gave me another idea. We also have a 3-car open trailer. If 2 of the Dallas cars are cars that the guys don't mind hauling open, we could use the 3-car trailer instead of one of the enclosed trailers and go through Memphis and load your car up as well. The front car is going to gather the bugs though! Not sure anyone wants that position. Lots of options to think about...

[GSXyGal]

I can drive it but it would double the mileage on my car :eek2: :eek2: . That and 1971 date coded tires make me nervous. This going to be awesome. It's going to be a long 10 month wait..

All the :beers2: you want my friend.


DL

LOL - 2000+ miles on 71 tires...that would make me nervous too!! Yes, you need to trailer. We don't want to spend the entire trip pulled off to the side of the road helping you change flats!! :laugh:

[Duane]

Add one more, the number now stands at 64.
Duane

[gsxnut]

I would also like everyone to know that I am have aquired serveral "Maybe" responses. Due to work and personal constraints they cannot commit this far out.

This is way cool ! ! !

Mark

[Mister T]

You guys are going to hit that century mark by Christmas if this keeps up. :TU:

Great work.:beer :beer

[farmer!boy]

I would also like everyone to know that I am have aquired serveral "Maybe" responses. Due to work and personal constraints they cannot commit this far out.

This is way cool ! ! !

Mark

Put me down for a "Maybe" also, not sure if I can make it. (sometimes farming sucks) Pat

[Racerx88]

You guys out there who've got the 2 X's I used to own.......one of you wanna sell it back to me so I can go to this thing? :pray: :ball:

[Duane]

Pat,
Give me a call some night with your info, so I can add it to the list.

Dean,
I thought we had almost every GSX from Texas signed up, are there more still hiding out there?
Duane

[GSXyGal]

You guys out there who've got the 2 X's I used to own.......one of you wanna sell it back to me so I can go to this thing? :pray: :ball:

Buy Jeffs 10-10 4sp...he's wanting to sell and it's a very good price!!! :TU:

[dl7265]

Buy Jeffs 10-10 4sp...he's wanting to sell and it's a very good price!!! :TU:


I thought you were selling your hemi, So you could have a matching set :laugh:



DL

[GSXyGal]

I thought you were selling your hemi, So you could have a matching set :laugh:



DL


But then there wouldn't be any trailer room left for your car DL :laugh:
Besides, to put the Cuda up for sale would mean I would have to wake up from this La-La-Land slumber I'm in to the realization that it's now worth only about 1/2 what I have into it. Nah, I'll just hang on to it and ride it all the way to the bottom...Down with the ship, I say! :grin:

[Racerx88]

Dean,
I thought we had almost every GSX from Texas signed up, are there more still hiding out there?
Duane

First one I had was non-Stage white automatic. Don't know the VIN. It was traded for a '65 Riv GS back around 1982 was before the things got so vauluable.

Second one was a Stage 1 white automatic with NOM. It was traded to Jim Turner in Bronte, TX for cash and a '87 Turbo T in the late '90's I think. VIN on that one was 446370H266569. Don't know where that one ended up either. Last I heard it was undergoing restoration, but it's been a while.

Doesn't matter that much anyway, because there's no way the wife would let me buy car that's worth more than the house we're in! :dollar:

[Duane]

Dean,
Sure wish you had one to bring but right now we are at 65 confirmed cars.
Duane

[dl7265]

Second one was a Stage 1 white automatic with NOM. It was traded to Jim Turner in Bronte, TX for cash and a '87 Turbo T in the late '90's I think. VIN on that one was 446370H266569. Don't know where that one ended up either. Last I heard it was undergoing restoration, but it's been a while. :dollar:


I have the whereabouts , Let me know if your interested.:bglasses:

DL

[Racerx88]

I have the whereabouts , Let me know if your interested.:bglasses:

DL

Sure can't buy it, even if it WAS for sale. But I'm still interested in it's whereabouts. PM sent.

[bostongsx]

2 maybe's from mass

[MikeM]

Mike, that would be great. I guess we will know better as the time draws nearer as to whether it works best to leave through Dallas or OKC. If we do go through Dallas, it would be about an 18-19 hour trip for us and maybe Memphis would be a good overnight stop? Seeing that you are pulling your car open, it gave me another idea. We also have a 3-car open trailer. If 2 of the Dallas cars are cars that the guys don't mind hauling open, we could use the 3-car trailer instead of one of the enclosed trailers and go through Memphis and load your car up as well. The front car is going to gather the bugs though! Not sure anyone wants that position. Lots of options to think about...

I'm open to ideas. We can work through the options as the event approaches and "who's doing what" becomes more solid.

[Duane]

We now stand at 66 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[Duane]

We are now at 67 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[Duane]

We are now at 68 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[dl7265]

We are now at 68 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane


Nice work Duane! I hate to see your phone bills! Let me know when your at 99. I'm still holding out for that 100 spot :laugh:


DL

[Duane]

DL
What's the matter, you don't like the number "69".:Brow: :Brow:
Duane

[dl7265]

DL
What's the matter, you don't like the number "69".:Brow: :Brow:
Duane


:Dou:


DL

[Aerobatix]

I thought I was number 69!! :Brow:

[Duane]

Nope, you're 68. Who wants to be 69?
Duane

[jay bird]

I'd like to be #69. :TU:

[Paul Massicotte]

DL
What's the matter, you don't like the number "69".:Brow: :Brow:
Duane

Wow, was comment really made by Duane?

[Brad Conley]

Wow, was comment really made by Duane?

You should hear him half liquored up at Outback sometime...

:laugh:

[Duane]

We are now at 69 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[Duane]

We are now at 70 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[GSX-PKV]

Duane,
Thanks for all your work organizing this event!:TU:
Paul

[dl7265]

Duane,
Thanks for all your work organizing this event!:TU:
Paul


Paul is that a preview of our License Plates ? Nice work !

DL

[GSX-PKV]

Paul is that a preview of our License Plates ? Nice work !

DL

No, just something made for fun.

Paul

[kenbuick]

Duane,

Count my '71 cortez gold 455 GSX in as #71. I left a message on your phone tonight at 8:15. Please let me know what I need to do.

Also, let me know when group arrangements are being made for lodging.

Thanks,

Ken

[Duane]

Ken,
I got you down as #71. Thanks for the call.
Duane

[Duane]

We are now at 72 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[GSXyGal]

We are now at 72 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

http://cantweight.net/files/Smiles/yahoo.gif

Great job, Duane! Keep 'em coming!

[punk55]

Duane.
I enjoyed the talk, and look forward to the GSX reunion. I'll try hard to get GSX 585 (the Hawaii GSX) back together and looking respectable again.

Thanks Again
Don

[Duane]

Good talking to you Don,
Make that 73 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[Duane]

We are now at 74 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[racenu]

Great job, any TV shows coming to the party????

[collector]

I contacted my friend at " Musclecar " TV show and I got an E mail back this morning from him saying that he passed the info on "upstairs" and will let me know what they say. Good chance, I'd say. :3gears:

[SS-TRUCK]

Duane , what kind of entry fee is associated with the reunion ? Is there anything special we will do or is anything planned yet ? Just curious what all will be happening .

[racenu]

I contacted my friend at " Musclecar " TV show and I got an E mail back this morning from him saying that he passed the info on "upstairs" and will let me know what they say. Good chance, I'd say. :3gears:


Excellent, getting tired of watcthing old musclecar re-runs, we can only hope & :pray:

[kshrek]

Is there anything special we will do or is anything planned yet ? Just curious what all will be happening .

These details are still being worked out, we do have a few ideas, but input from those who plan on participating would be most welcome.

[kshrek]

Duane , what kind of entry fee is associated with the reunion ? Is there anything special we will do or is anything planned yet ? Just curious what all will be happening .

There are no "extra charges" just to participate in the reunion, only the normal entrance fees.

[Duane]

Mike,
The only cost associated with the GSX Reunion would be the entrance fee for a spectator, which I believe is $20 for non-members and $15 for members per day. (I will verify the amounts.)

This gets the owner/driver, plus car through the gate and into the reunion. You also get a commerative License plate for the event, as long as you bring a car. The rules are easy, 1 car gets 1 plate, 2 cars get 2 plates. Plus you get to enjoy everything else going on at the event for the entire day.


Now if you so desire, you can also enter the cars in either the Concours or Street/Driven classes of the car show. If you do this you would pay the costs for entering the car show, and will have the possibility of earning a car show award along with the commerative GSX Reunion License plate.


As far as "is anything special .....planned yet" I take it you mean above and beyond the event itself. Well many of the guys have asked me to go over their cars personally, to help verify correct parts etc, so they will be bringing their cars to the event on Friday as I will not have the time to do it on Saturday (show day). We will probably also have some type of "Restoration Clinic" on Friday which may turn out to be basically the whole day. (With so many examples to choose from it should be easy.)

The club is also considering having a dyno available for Friday and Saturday (once the car show is finished) plus there will be Racing, the Car Show, and everything else we normally have.

I believe that between everyone talking/looking at the cars, plus whatever the (hopefully) Magazine people need, as far as pics etc, we will easily fill up the better part of a morning/early afternoon.
Duane

[Duane]

Thanks to Mark M. we are now at 75 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[MikeM]

Remind me... 75 out of how many total GSX's made and the %.

I'm thinking that it's getting close to 20%.

[Duane]

Mike,
They made 846 cars during the 70-72 model years so we are approaching 10%.

If you figure half of them being gone, then we are getting close to 20% of the ones that are left. That's an incredible figure when you take into account the fact that some people own more then one and can only bring one car, plus some owners live so far away that it's hard to bring a car to the event.

The owners bringing their cars are making a serious commitment as far as both time and money, and I commend them one and all for doing it.
Duane

[Carl Rychlik]

Duane,I agree that the number of cars that hopefully will be attending is 20% which is amazing. Whatever it is, people or things, a rule of 10 usually applies. With the aforementioned amount that will be attending(which would be above the rule of 10),I would say it would be an excellent turnout.

[gsxnut]

I know I have more than 10 years of dedication to discovering how many Buick GSX exist and who owns them which pales in comparision to the time Duane and many others have been intersted and promoted the Buick community. The idea of a Renunion has been in my mind for several years and I seriously cannot even fathom 75 Buick GSX in one place at one time. That is larger than many small town car shows I have attended.

Being a GSX owner for many years I can tell you that I have typically been the only GSX, sometimes been one of a couple, never have I been more than a few and usually I am the only Buick at the events I have attended.

It will be a sight unparrelled in my GSX experience.

Mark

[MikeM]

I'm happy to have one to bring. I'd also like a suggestion for the preferred hotel for the GSX guys. Maybe you already said that but I didn't register it yet. It's time for the 75 to make and confirm their hotel stays.

[Duane]

Hotel info is something that Brad and I will be working on late next week for both the BPG Club members and for the GSX Reunion.

We are scheduled to meet with the Chamber of Commerce people, track personnel, and talk to various hotels in the area. We are going to discuss many things, including negotiated rates, security, etc, and will update everyone.

I don't believe there will be a "preferred hotel" for the GSX reunion, as there are so many cars, but we will see.
Duane

[Duane]

We are now at 76 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[Duane]

Just added 3 more thanks to Mark Macoubrie so that makes 79 confirmed cars. Way to go Mark.:TU:
Duane

[Duane]

Make that 80, we just got another one.:laugh:
Duane

[GSX-PKV]

We have never been to the BPG event before and I saw a list of hotels on the BPG forum. The host hotel (Hampton) is sold out.

Just wondering... asking those of you who have been there, which hotel would you feel is the best one to book besides that. We'll leave our truck & trailer at the track so we'll only have our GSX to park. These were listed as having security:

Holiday Inn Express
Quality Inn
Red Roof Inn
Courtyard by Marriott

Thanks! Paul

[GSXyGal]

We have never been there before either. After reviewing hotel ratings of the recommended hotels, we made our reservations at the Holiday Inn Express. We plan to leave our truck/trailers at the track also and either drive the GSX :shock: to the secured hotel parking or pull it in the trailer for the night.

[Duane]

Just got 2 more, that makes 82 cars.:laugh:
Duane

[Duane]

About the hotels,
I have never stayed anywhere except at the host hotel, but the Holiday Inn Express is between the host hotel and the "meet & greet" we have on thursday night. The hotel is on the main drag through town and from what the chamber of commerce people say, the new management is quite nice.
Duane

[bostongsx]

Duane
Are there any extra rooms that have been blocked out at the host hotel. I was going to bring my stage 2 iron head x but I would like to stay at the host hotel and take advantage of the security.
Thanks
Herb

[Brad Conley]

Herb, See my reply to your post over on the BPG site.

[gsxnut]

We have never been there before either. After reviewing hotel ratings of the recommended hotels, we made our reservations at the Holiday Inn Express. We plan to leave our truck/trailers at the track also and either drive the GSX :shock: to the secured hotel parking or pull it in the trailer for the night.

Duane or Brad correct me if I am wrong but I believe the track will have armed guards in place. You may be able to put your car in the trailer at night and drive your tow vehicle to the hotel. That is my plan currently. I also have purhcased a california wheel lock to put on the trailer so it will not disappear.

Mark

[Brad Conley]

You are correct, Mark. National Trail Raceway is providing ARMED SECURITY, so the safest place for your auto is at the track. Most of the hotels are providing security, but I am sure they are not "packing".

OK, now for the legal disclaimer (shame we have to do this, but it is the 2000's after all)...While we all will do our best to help secure your auto, the BPG or NTR cannot be held responsible for any loss.

[Duane]

Just got another one, that makes 83 cars.:laugh:
Duane

[MikeM]

How about a GSX only race segment? Surely quite a number of the 83 will want to hit the track. Wouldn't at least 16 would want to go for some runs? It would be awesome to see that many GSXs in action and in the staging lanes. Another never before and probably never again aspect of the meet. Get the cameras out, and some magazine coverage on that one. I'd throw my hat in, although I doubt I'm a good enough driver to win it especially with the variabilities of my 4spd and my old(er) age. Back in the day, I could bang the gears pretty consistently but I'm not so sure about that now...

[Roberta]

That is a great idea, would all or some want to make it like a Pure Stock Muscle Car Race plan, cause that's where #14 will go in Michigan September 18-19 Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race, Mid-Michigan Motorplex, Stanton,MI

[greatscat]

How about a GSX only race segment? Surely quite a number of the 83 will want to hit the track. Wouldn't at least 16 would want to go for some runs? It would be awesome to see that many GSXs in action and in the staging lanes. Another never before and probably never again aspect of the meet. Get the cameras out, and some magazine coverage on that one. I'd throw my hat in, although I doubt I'm a good enough driver to win it especially with the variabilities of my 4spd and my old(er) age. Back in the day, I could bang the gears pretty consistently but I'm not so sure about that now...
Sandy will beat the snot out of hers.Bring it on.
gary

[MikeM]

I'm going to be running on the original style polyglass tires if it happens. I'd expect the same from others. The pure stock sounds like a good idea.

[jay bird]

Mike,
I'm glad you suggested that idea. To race my GSX was one of the reasons I wanted to go. I'm in for the racing. Maybe they'll have a time we can take the X's to the staging lanes for a little racing. Looking forward to seeing you at the reunion.

Gary,
Just think of the song by Toby Keith that says " I'm not as good as I once was but, I'm as good once as I ever was". So bang through those gears buddy. Can't wait to see you and Sandy "beat the snot" out of her GSX.

[sroys]

Pat,
Give me a call some night with your info, so I can add it to the list.

Dean,
I thought we had almost every GSX from Texas signed up, are there more still hiding out there?
Duane

Duane- have you heard from Dad yet? (Curtis Roys) he is on the board and I know for a fact that he is scrambling to get his 70 QQ car ready for the event!! 1 more Texas car.....

[gsxnut]

AWESOME NEWS,

I just got the word today that Muscle Car Review will be covering the GSX Reunion. I cannot tell everyone how excited I am to have a class magazine like Muscle Car Review attending the BPG Nationals to cover the GSX Reunion.

They also indicated they will mention the event as an upcoming event in the July issue.:beers2: :beers2: :beers2: :beers2: :beers2: :beers2:

Mark
:3gears:

[GSXyGal]

Great job Mark!! Awesome!! http://www.cantweight.net/files/Smiles/yahoo.gif

[Marco]

AWESOME NEWS,

I just got the word today that Muscle Car Review will be covering the GSX Reunion. I cannot tell everyone how excited I am to have a class magazine like Muscle Car Review attending the BPG Nationals to cover the GSX Reunion.

They also indicated they will mention the event as an upcoming event in the July issue.:beers2: :beers2: :beers2: :beers2: :beers2: :beers2:

Mark
:3gears:

:beer :beer :beer :beer :beer

:kodak:

:3gears:

[Duane]

Just counted 2 more, we now have 85 cars confirmed for the event.

That's 10% of all the 70-72 GSX's that were built.

To answer some questions. I don't think I heard from Curtis yet, but if he can bring his car that would be great. Have him give me a call some night when he has time.

I will see about some GSX racing, but there may not be time to do this. The Car Show/GSX Re-Union will take up quite a bit of the Saturday schedule, and I already know the magazine people are interested in getting various shots of the cars, which will entail some rearranging of vehicles. Adding more to the schedule would take a bite out of the racing time slots, and that is something I don't know if we could do.

However I am sure if you want to race your "X" in one of the racing classes that could easily be arranged.
Duane

[Roberta]

Just counted 2 more, we now have 85 cars confirmed for the event.

That's 10% of all the 70-72 GSX's that were built.

To answer some questions. I don't think I heard from Curtis yet, but if he can bring his car that would be great. Have him give me a call some night when he has time.

I will see about some GSX racing, but there may not be time to do this. The Car Show/GSX Re-Union will take up quite a bit of the Saturday schedule, and I already know the magazine people are interested in getting various shots of the cars, which will entail some rearranging of vehicles. Adding more to the schedule would take a bite out of the racing time slots, and that is something I don't know if we could do.

However I am sure if you want to race your "X" in one of the racing classes that could easily be arranged.
Duane

Not sure I want to race now with Rusty's help to purchase 4-Goodyear G60-15s at the going rate, but maybe, short block for #14 is done, Transmission is original and will need clutches, but no problem, it will be a Pure Stock Racer for sure, 11 yrs after it's debut at Pure Stock in Stanton, MI on the Muscle Car Speed Show! Should be alot of great fun! and then some! See you in August!

[Duane]

Just got another one Mark Reeves is bringing the Motion GSX. That makes 86 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[Duane]

DL,
Without looking at the list we probably have another 25-30 "maybes" that I am not counting, including someone I won't mention. :Brow: Plus I know of another 3 or 4 that are definately coming, but I am not adding them in until they contact me.
Duane

[Duane]

Just got another one, that makes 87 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[greg davis]

Duane we have been putting the word out here in Indiana and possibly have 3 more GSX's that you probably are not aware of that is interested in attending.

The owners are not online but I will try and get them to contact you in advance.

[gsxnut]

Duane we have been putting the word out here in Indiana and possibly have 3 more GSX's that you probably are not aware of that is interested in attending.

The owners are not online but I will try and get them to contact you in advance.

That is excellent. Thanks for spreading to word locally. We can use all the support we can get. Bring on the GSXs.

Mark

[Duane]

Greg,
Number 87 was from Indiana, keep up the good work.
Duane

PS I just got another one signed up so we now are at 88 cars.:laugh:

[Duane]

We need to add another to the list, we now have 89 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[gsxnut]

We are only 11 away from the centry mark. I sure hope a lot of the Maybes find a way to make it happen. This event will be historic.

Mark

[gsxnut]

Got the Email today. Musclecar Enthusiast WILL be attending the GSX Reunion. This is really AWESOME news. Another quality magazine will be at the event. I could not be more excited about this event.
:3gears: :TU:

Mark

[Aerobatix]

What's the current count? Any schedule of events? Any after hour activities or gatherings?

Looking forward to being there if all works according to plan...

[Tothna]

Wow, just saw this thread today, sounds awsome. I'll definitely be there with a 70.

[Tothna]

I was just reading on the GSX Registry that the production sheet is usually found on the gas tank? What do they mean "on" the gas tank? Like glued on the tank? What are the odds that it is still intact? Also, what is a broadcast sheet?

[Duane]

Rob,
When I add Tothna to the list that would give us 90 cars.

We are working on a schedule of events and should publish them soon. For the car show people we will be having at least 1 resto clinic at the track on Friday.

One of the topics will be about sub-assemblies. Knowing whether a part was installed singly or as part of a sub-assembly often dictates how the part was painted/plated on the finished vehicle, and gives insight as to the methods & parts used to attach these pieces. This is an important topic that is very mis-understood. We will also talk about the importance of NOS vs original pieces, and should have a few examples there. (I believe Mark Reeves will be bringing some door handle examples for comparisons.) We may even have a couple talks from some very special guests. (More on that later.)

Also on Friday, I have been asked by several owners to go over their GSX's to determine if various parts are original or not. Quite a few of these cars are either unrestored or semi-restored and the current owners are looking for some info.

As far as after hours activities,
Thursday night we do a "meet & greet" in the parking lot next to the "Ruby Tuesdays" in town. We get between 30-40 cars to show up and just plain have a good time. (This year we expect a lot more cars to be there.)

The next two nights, everyone goes out to dinner and then travels to the various hotel parking lots looking at/talking about cars. (Just like we do at the GSCA Nats) We often have inprompto resto-clinics going on at the host hotel, because I am often asked originality questions and soon after that the car hoods in the parking lot start going up. My wife Beth laughs about this every year and says I am teaching class again.


Tothna,
There are 3 different "build sheets" that can be found for a 70 GSX. When you call Monday night I can tell you what they look like and where to find them.
Duane

[Aerobatix]

Duane,

Thanks for the overview of what to expect.

I am planning/hoping to arrive Thursday mid afternoon. I really hope the weather is great as I am looking forward to driving the car around town to the various "meet & greet" activities.

Add me to the list of those who will ask you to look their car over carefully in an effort to understand "what else" I need to do in order to continue getting it closer to original.

I think I need to try to find a hotel for the event as it may too late to get into the host location.

Looking forward to a fun time!!

Rob

[Jim Jones]

I was just reading on the GSX Registry that the production sheet is usually found on the gas tank? What do they mean "on" the gas tank? Like glued on the tank? What are the odds that it is still intact? Also, what is a broadcast sheet?

I pulled the tank out of my GSX last weekend to replace the sending unit. I found the Production Order Body-Final duct-taped to the extreme passenger side top of the tank under the sound deadening pad. It was in remarkably good condition for a 39 year old sheet of paper, every line is legible. I was thrilled to say the least. This is the second sheet I have found in the car.

See you all in August.

[Duane]

OK guys, we just got another 70 Saturn Yellow Stage 1 4-speed car so that makes a total of 90 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[Aerobatix]

Is there a roster by chance? It would be interesting to see who is coming and from where! I'm sure there will be 100 at the event when all is said and done.

Great job!:TU: :TU:

[Duane]

Rob,
I have all the names on a list but the way it is set-up it would be too hard to pull them out.

We have cars coming from Colorado to Canada in the west, and from Florida through to Canada in the east. We are getting them from all over.
Duane

[Duane]

Make that 91 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[Roberta]

I heard about 1 more, I'm going to work on, plus I put it in my Blurb for the Michigan Buick Perfromance Club newsletter, that should go out in a week or two, to get a couple more, 100 would be awesome!

[docgsx]

Maybe another as well. A friend of mine from Detroit has a yellow 70. Owned since 76. I just told him about it.

His name is David Agee. Some of you may know him.

[richopp]

Dumb Question of the Week:

Have you guys heard from anyone who has a GSX clone who will be attending? I know this is for the real cars, but I was thinking that the clones might also come to enjoy the event.

Cheers!

Richard

[71GSX455-4SPD]

I believe this has been covered before. The clones are more than welcome to attend the event and enjoy the regular car show and racing. However, the GSX car show is reserved for actual GSX cars only.

[richopp]

Thanks, Ken.

Cheers!

Richard

[Duane]

Rich,
I have had calls from quite a few people that are bringing clones. They are more then welcome to attend the regular car show. We have a GS/GSX Clone class set up for them.
Duane

[1 bad gs]

duane, sent you a P.M.

[Duane]

We are now at 92 cars.:laugh:
Duane

[1 bad gs]

numbers sent duane, thank you.

[UnseenGSX]

HI GUYS, I will be putting an other engine in my X the current one is hurt and did not see it untill last week. So the freshly repaired heads are going on another block. I am planning to take it to the track in 2 weeks for a shake down run, so I should be there running or not. :3gears:

[Duane]

We now have 93 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[Duane]

We are now at 94 confirmed cars and this one is a 1974.:laugh:
Duane

[71GSX455-4SPD]

Hope we get another six!

[Duane]

We now stand at 95 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[Duane]

We now have 96 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[68 Skylark cust]

Wow , very impressive ! How many from Quebec,Canada ?

[Duane]

Donald,
I have 5 coming from Canada but do not have it split up into providences. I have also been told more are coming but until they contact me I cannot add them to the list.
Duane

[68 Skylark cust]

Donald,
I have 5 coming from Canada but do not have it split up into providences.
You mean provinces ?

Thank you for the infos , I hope we'll be able to see some pics from there on the board :kodak: Wish I could made it . I've only seen 2 real GSX in my life (maybe a 3rd one but not sure if it was a real one) , both of them are or were membre of V8buick and came from Province of Quebec :TU:

[racenu]

mines coming from Ontario, just a few minor details to finish up, tranny to install, interior to go in and gotta get some tunes working for the road trip.....see ya there,
cheers, Gord

[Duane]

Make that 97 cars now.:laugh:
Duane

[Duane]

We now have 98 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[racenu]

Duane i was already coming from awhile ago, so I may have been in the early count?
Bringing the first X that "Then and Now" restored back in 2000-02
Gord

[racenu]

Duane, you may have already counted my car in many months ago, i'm bringing the very first X that "Then and Now" restored back in 2000-2002.
(avitar photo)
Mark Reeves may want to get all the X's his shop has done for a group photo, see yall there....Gord

[Duane]

Gord,
I got you on the list. That would be an interesting picture I think all of them are coming.
Duane

[sroys]

Duane did you get Dad's car on the list? Curtis Roys - Midland, Texas GSX #200

[fm]

Duane and Mark,

Please add me to your list. Maybe I'll be lucky #100. I actually have #63, so... if there's anything numbered, I'd love to swap my #100 for #63!

Lets hope for some dry and maybe cooler than seasonal weather, but mainly safe travels, everyone! See you in Ohio!

Mike

[gsxnut]

Mike,

Please email me your mailing address. I no longer have it so I am not able to send you GSX Registry updates. Please email to gsxnut@buickgsx.net.

Thanks,

Mark

[Carl Rychlik]

For those of you that are bringing a GSX,I will be personally raffling off 3 $25 dollar gift certificates to CARS Inc.Glenn Cecchine was nice to go in half with me since I was personally offering this raffle by myself. I will give out a free raffle ticket to each GSX owner. When all of the GSX's attending are present, I will conduct the raffle and draw the winning tickets.

See you all there,everybody!!!!:TU:

[1 bad gs]

carl, thank you for this gesture, will see you there.:beer

[Duane]

We are now at 99 confirmed cars.:laugh:

Yes I have Curtis's car on the list.
Duane

[breakinbuick11]

I dont have a GSX but how many of each year are going? im guessing 70 would be a good portion of them. and do you know how many are in restored condition?

Louie

[Duane]

Louie,
At this time we have
1970 (74)
1971 (22)
1972 (2)
1974 (1)

The condition of the cars range from complete basket cases to Concours correct restorations.

The majority of the cars are in what I would call a decent-to-nice driver condition. Some will be wearing original faded stripes while others will be repaints but not what I would call a restored car.

If you are asking how many Concours correct restored cars are coming, the number would probably be in the 12-15 car range. I didn't list them that way but can count at least that many off the top of my head.
Duane

[Jim Jones]

Duane.

Have you been contacted by Roger Leezer? I spoke with him last week, and it was the first he had heard of the event. I gave him your phone number as he seemed interested in attending with his car.

[Duane]

He has not contacted me yet.
Duane

[bostongsx]

Rick Dreher from Mass is going, he has two of Jim Shields old X's and isn't sure which one he is bringing.

[Duane]

I don't have him on the list either. I need these people to contact me.
Duane

[Duane]

Well we hit the century mark, we now have 100 confirmed cars.:laugh:

Who would have ever thought it was possible?
Duane

[bill lagna]

Duane,
WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gsxnut]

I am amazed at this number of cars. I could not possibly imagined anything like this would ever happen. It is beyond words.

Mark

[Jim Jones]

WOW!!! 100 (+) original GSX cars in one place at one time!!! I am starting to get wound up about it.

[gbsean]

will truly be a sight to see and probably will never happen again.....better bring your Cameras :kodak:

[Duane]

We now have 101 confirmed cars.:laugh:
Duane

[GSXyGal]

So what's the new target now, Duane? 125, 150, 200??? :laugh: :beers2:

[Duane]

Jacquie,
How's this, the new target will be when we run out of parking lot.

All joking aside, I would bet some will not make it due to logistical and other reasons. But then again I know there are still something like 15-20 cars/owners on the fence, so if they come the number could go higher. We will see.

I'm just hoping everyone comes out and has a good time.
Duane

PS. I don't remember if I mentioned this before but a few of the Buick Engineers that either helped develop the parts for the cars, or were involved in the GSX project itself, have offered to have a talk during the Reunion. We are working on the schedule now to figure out the best "time slot" for the talk.

That will be something people will not want to miss.

[UnseenGSX]

Great job Duane I am almost ready and will be there for the cruise on Thurs. night.

[Duane]

Thanks Engie,
I need to pick up that Olds fender from you, probably after the Reunion.
Duane

[Marco]

Great job Duane I am almost ready and will be there for the cruise on Thurs. night.

We're going to run out of room at Ruby Tuesday's :Brow:

:beer